DIY: Neon Stud Clutch

Kristen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:57 +0000

L to R: Solange Knowles with C.C. Skye Clutch, Aldo Shoes, Tylie Malibu Clutch

Last weekend, while on a little shopping spree, I tweeted out a few pics of pieces that tickled my fancy. You guys were really excited about anything neon. I’m obsessed with the bright colored shoes from Aldo and I basically want everything in Nanette Lepore’s Spring collection. Clearly you guys are just as into the brights as I am. So as promised, here’s a little neon clutch DIY tutorial that’s a must for your Spring wardrobe.

Materials: A Clutch, Stud Trim, Glue, Fluorescent Spray Paint

First, use a little E6000 to glue the stud trim directly to the clutch.

Transform your clutch from dull to delicious by adding a little spray paint. Use painters tape to protect the hardware of the bag from being covered in paint.

You shouldn’t need more than two coats. Just be sure to give it plenty of time to dry.

Jumpsuit from BCBGeneration, Leopard wedges from Chinese Laundry

Stylist tip: If the bands of a halter top are long enough, try playing around with different ways of tying your top. Criss cross the bands in the back and tie it under your bust line for a different look.

The Oscars are this weekend so I had to hit the palm tree lined streets of Beverly Hills for this shot. The sun was shinning and I was feeling so Hollywood. Are you excited about the Oscars? For me, the main event is the red carpet. I’m looking forward to seeing who will be wearing what.

DIY: WWDMAGIC Las Vegas + Feather Earrings Tutorial + Betsey Johnson And I Are BFFs

Kristen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:25:42 +0000

Those of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook know that I spent the last 4 days in Las Vegas. Yep, that’s right VEGAS!!! The good people at WWDMAGIC invited a blog-tourage to come and be a part of the trade show. I was invited to host a DIY lounge along with my two other DIY blogger friends Alicia (from Dismount Creative) and Jenni (from I Spy DIY). I met other bloggers from across the country and was able to interact with show goers in the DIY lounge. For 3 days we Alica, Jenni and I held DIY tutorials at the lounge and people stopped by to get crafty with us. On the last day Jenni shared her fabulous feather earring tutorial with she’s featuring in her I Spy DIY book. Be sure to pick up a copy when it hits stands in April because it’s full of fun projects AND yours truly is quoted in the book! Here’s the step by step for the easy, breezy feather earrings…

First, pick out a colorful combination of feathers you want to play with

You can purchase feathers at craft stores like Michale’s. There’s also a good selection of feathers online, but if you live in Los Angeles may I suggest you check out Mother Plucker Feather Company. It’s my favorite feather store in LA!

You’ll also need jewelry clasp and earring findings.

Lay you feathers into the jewelry clasp, then using a pair of flat nose plyers bend each clasp down until the feathers are secure.

Then, use your plyers to open the ring on the end of the jewelry finding and attached the clasp. Close the ring to secure.

In two easy steps you have yourself a fancy pair of feather earrings.

Lots of people came to the lounge to make their own pair. So many feather. So many colors. So many different combinations. That’s what I love about DIY. Everyone participated in the same project but no two pairs of earrings looked a like.

The highlight of my trip to Vegas had to be meeting Betsey Johnson!!!! I still can’t get over it! The day after her NYC runway show at Fashion Week, Ms. Johnson got on a plane and headed to Las Vegas to make an appearance at MAGIC! (Sorry I’m using a lot of explanation marks but I was literally that excited!!! JUST BE HAPPY I’M NOT TYPING IN ALL CAPS! #excited) Anywho, the other bloggers and I got a chance to meet and be photographed with her. While we were waiting for the lights to flash, Betsy and I got to chat DIY. She’s very excited about the trend. She doesn’t remember the first thing she ever made herself, but she said when she got her first sewing machine it “changed [her] life.” Well obviously! And it changed our lives too! I’m a BIG fan of Betsey’s. Her collection is always fun and whimsical.

Look at the smiles on our faces. Like kids in a candy store! Just being in her presence gave us an extra boost of energy.

Bloggers from L to R: Danielle from The Style and Beauty Doctor (sitting), Wendy from Wendy’s Lookbook (squatting), Me, Betsey, Rachel from The Style Line, Marie from The Curvy Fashionista (sitting) and Alicia from Dismount Creative (squatting).

I had to crop a few people out of this picture to make it look like Betsey and I are best friends, but hey you gotta do what you gotta do! lol Thank goodness for Instagram.

All and all my time in Vegas was exciting, energizing and exhausting. Now to spend the next 3 days catching up on my sleep. Viva Las Vegas!!!

EVENT: You’re Invited To Join Me This Saturday At The Alternative Apparel Valenties DIY Party

Kristen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:35:50 +0000

DIY: Gold Toe Pumps Featured On StyleCaster.com

Kristen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:53:32 +0000

It’s all about the gold toe! Rihanna was recently seen sitting courtside at a LA Lakers game sportin’ her gold toe Louboutin pumps. Thanks for the inspiration RiRi! Click here to check out the steps to this easy DIY project featured on StyleCaster.com.

DIY: Studded iPad Cover

Kristen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:07 +0000

Recently my level of work productivity has been at an all time low. Instead of responding to emails or taking care of other Glitter ‘N Glue business details yesterday, I spent the afternoon with a tube of E600 going rockstar on my iPad case. Seriously, I went into my craft closet to grab some paints for another project and was distracted by blinging studs. I spent the afternoon watching Wendy Williams and gluing studs to my hard iPad cover. I just had to share. Fashion meets technology. So even though when my alarm went off this morning I thought it was Friday (fail), I’m raising the coffee cup and cheersing to being more productive today than yesterday. Cheers!

DIY: Color Popped Collar + Glitterly Chunky Heels

Kristen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:06 +0000

{Photos Credit L to R}: Siliorona.com, Chloe Sevigny for S MODA Magazine, Equipment, Vince Camuto

Because of the mild Winter across the US many weather ladies and gents have dubbed January 2012, Juneuary. I have to say I’m in love with the 76 and sunny and type weather we’re having in SoCal. So in honor of Juneuary, and hopefully Febune, I’m skipping anymore Wintery type DIY post and bringing on Spring a little early. Color is the most exciting thing about Spring trends. Here’s a quick and easy way to bring a little color to those boring button downs. Just to be warned there is a whole color situation going on in this post that might cause epileptic seizures. Well not really, but you’ve been warned…

Materials: Button Down Shirt, Stained by Sharpie Fabric Marker

Be as creative as you wish! Used any color fabric pen you desire. Use multiple colors. Whatever you want!

I paired my colorful button down with my pair of DIYed glitter chunky heels. I picked up the heels from Target, applied a healthy amount of Aleene’s Tacky Glue to the toe and heel then I doused it in glitter. GLITTER BOMB!!!!! Shake off the access glitter and then allow it to dry. I used painters tape to help me get such straight lines.

Have fun! xo

Saturday Afternoon DIY: Swarovski Button Statement Ring

Kristen — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:58:12 +0000

Weekend afternoons are the perfect time to get a little crafty. I just wanted to share this cocktail ring I whipped up today. I’ve can’t stop thinking about oversized cocktail rings since playing dress up at last weeks Swarovski event. I found this Swarovski button at my local fabric store and thought it would make the perfect ring! You guys know the drill… button + ring base + E6000 = PURE FABULOSITY! (Click here to check out the full tutorial) I can’t wait to rock it as I hit the town on this fine Saturday night. Happy Weekend, ya’ll.

PS: Follow me on Instagram at GlitterNGlue

DIY: Tassel Knot Chain Earrings

Kristen — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:18:39 +0000

Ok so full disclosure: This post was inspired by an episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Yes I’m a fan of entire Bravo TV Housewives franchise. I watch all of them, except Orange County. Don’t judge me! Anywho, I was watching last weeks episode of RHOATL when these earrings on the lobes of Ms. Sheree Whitfield caught my eye. They were all chain and dangling down here neck. They were fierce! My inner diva was turned on and I was inspired to make my own…

Materials: Chains, 2 Jump Rings, 2 Earring Findings

Sip the earring finding onto the jump ring. Cut your chain to be about 8-10 inches long.

Slide your chain through the jump ring.

Knot the top of the earring, finding and all, around the chain and pull tight to secure.

Honey, you gotta love a pair of earrings that move in the wind!

Anytime I wear chains it brings out my inner Rihanna. My inner rocker. They edgy and fun. Not necessarily something I’d wear every day, but with the right outfit they’re the perfect match.

DIY: StyleCaster Chainmail Embellished Collar

Kristen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +0000

Happy Friday! Who doesn’t love an embellished collar? I love that you can add a collar to almost any outfit. Today my chainmail collar DIY tutorial was featured on StyleCaster. Click here to see the full tutorial. It’s a fun one!

Events: Swarovski Crystals Hollywood Hills Vintage Prom and Spring Collection Preview

Kristen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:56 +0000

Last night was Prom night! No seriously, last night I attended the Hollywood Hills High Prom hosted by Swarovski. Cute event idea right? See the Swarovski band is produced in Austria where they don’t have Proms. However, the were inspired by the American tradition when creating the Spring 2012 collection and wanted to throw a good ole fashion 1960′s Prom to preview the collection. The event was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel (very fancy) and hosted by Cameron Silver of Decades who provided vintage 60′s inspired dresses for all the mannequins to wear. I know this post has nothing to do with DIY but I wanted to share with my Glitterati because I know how my things that bling inspire you. Below are a few sights. Enjoy…

Forget Pandora or the MP3 players, the room was covered in personalized Swarovski 45′s. Such an adorable decorative party idea.

Talk about a statement necklace!

Yummy drinks

…and yummy jewelry!

This is my favorite part of the collection. I love the crystals in different shades of pink. The necklace is to die for and that drop earrings are gorgeous.

And can we talk about his rings for a minute? It’s a must!

This is the couture piece that inspired the collection. Isn’t it just so glam!

Here’s a little blinged out headhand situation to inspire you. What I love most about Swarovski is that they have an Elements division to their brand that allows you to buy the crystals and make it yourself. Swarovski Elements encourages doing it yourself and you know I’m a fan of that! I love to browse the Elements website and inspiration boards (here) for ideas.

Everyone was getting into the them of the evening. My blogger buddy Sydne Summer of Sydne Style rocked her gorgeous emerald green vintage maxi dress from Shareen’s Vintage to the event.

If I had Prom to do all over again, I’d for sure rock a Swarovski encrusted clutch!

I’m a huge fan of my girl Jade’s 60′s inspired dress

This Swarovski necklace from the Spring collection would make the perfect accessory for her dress. I love this necklace. It’s Swarovksi’s answer to those famous braided nut bracelets that are so popular in the DIY world.

All in all it was a fabulous Prom night!

AND I GOT ENGAGED! lol not really, but I did have hours of fun trying on Swarovski cocktail rings. When someone does finaly put a ring on it, I want the ring to look like this! lol Take note boys…